Pontiac g6 catalytic converter recall

Corrective Summary: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, The recall began on August 18, Owners may contact General Motors customer service at Chevrolet , Pontiac , Saturn.

On May 22, , GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,, model year Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, , through October 5, , model year Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, , through April 5, , and model year Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, , through September 28, , and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,, Consequence Summary: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. They almost always have a heat shield around them and an oxygen sensor somewhere before them.

It is necessary for the catalytic converter to be before the muffler. The muffler is really the only thing that you can confuse for the catalytic converter on your Pontiac G6.

The catalytic converter may be bolted or welded on depending on the year and make of the vehicle. The catalytic converter for your G6s cost will vary by model year and engine size. But, as a rule catalytic converters are not cheap. They are one of the most stolen items on a vehicle there is. Apparently V6 has 2 converters and one melted, and had to be replace. The other did not give a code, but was said it may go out soon, and was advised to replace it.

Brought vehicle in for a transmission flush and oil change, was told about having a bad catalytic converter right. Since I didnt have the money, I didn't have it fixed, but was given a max life of 3 weeks before it would die.

Second converter issue since owning the car. First time, I let my personal mechanic fix it left , and saved buying the part online, and shipping it to the shop.

I called GM and the told me to bring it to the dealer and get an engine analysis to see for sure if the converter is faulty and the may fix it free scence it has been the second time it would have failed.

The only problem is I have no idea when I will get it changed because the guy at GM told me they have a nationwide backorder for the converter. Other Problems with the car: Front driverside Tie rod: failed at 18, miles and needs another one now at 95, Power steering assist: started coming on about 3 years ago I'm getting the recall on this one on tuesday.

Service air bag Soon Display: came on when I pulled out the dealership and comes on atleast 3 times a month. Dealer said that noting is wrong with it because the can't duplicate the problem.

Unknown issue: everytime i shift from park to a gear it makes a loud popping noise and while i'm driving, when it shifts it pops too. Took it to the dealer to get the trans checked and flushed. I was told that the trans is fine and that it is something in the engine that causing this problem I cant remember what he said. When will gm realize that they F-ed up when they made this model g6 and recall them.

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